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Community · Lake Placid, FL
Vacation Est is a community located in Lake Placid, Highlands County, Florida. There are 2 homes for sale in Vacation Est right now, updated from the MLS.
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Market Overview
There are 2 active listings for sale in Vacation Est right now. The median list price is $277,000, or about $140 per square foot. Listings span $195,000 to $359,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 96 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
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About Vacation Est
Vacation Est is a community located in Lake Placid, Highlands County, Florida. There are 2 homes for sale in Vacation Est right now, updated from the MLS.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Vacation Est offer 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Floor plans span roughly 1,800 to 2,101 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. Current prices run from $195,000 to $359,000. The homes on the market were built between 1977 and 2005.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Vacation Est is a residential neighborhood, and its homeowners association maintains the shared areas and community standards.
Location
Vacation Est is located in Lake Placid, part of Highlands County, Florida. The Lake Placid area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.
Buying in Vacation Est
The buying process in Vacation Est is the one used across Highlands County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Highlands County is about $1,295. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Lake Placid means you see new listings in Vacation Est the day they reach the market.
Selling in Vacation Est
Selling a home in Vacation Est starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Vacation Est currently center around $277,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Vacation Est owners in Lake Placid, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
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